Serving 101 students in grades 9-12, Passport Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 15-19% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Passport Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Passport Charter School's student population of 101 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
101 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Passport Charter School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
94%
14%
White
4%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
15-19%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
50%
48%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Passport Charter School?
The graduation rate of Passport Charter School is 15-19%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Passport Charter School?
101 students attend Passport Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Passport Charter School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Passport Charter School?
Passport Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Passport Charter School offer ?
Passport Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Passport Charter School part of?
Passport Charter School is part of Passport Academy CS School District.
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